Russland & Zentralasien

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addresses supporters from a stage near St. Anna Church in Yerevan, Armenia on January 6, 2026.

Armenia Before the Election

What Kind of Democracy Will Prevail?

Armenia is often seen as a role model in the South Caucasus, especially when it comes to democratization. But this development is accompanied by a increasing personalization of power, weakened institutional autonomy, and a deeply polarized political landscape.

Eviya Hovhannisyan

Stefan Meister

second round of peace talks held by Russia, the US, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi

Verhandlungen Russland-Ukraine-USA: Theater für Trump?

Stefan Meister

Die seit Anfang des Jahres vor allem in Abu Dhabi durchgeführten Verhandlungen zwischen der Ukraine, Russland und den USA waren ernsthafter als alles andere, was bisher an Verhandlungen für einen Waffenstillstand stattgefunden hat.

Cyberabwehrzentrum der Deutschen Telekom in Bonn

Countering Hybrid Threats

Lessons from Eastern Europe

Anastasia Pociumban

Ricarda Nierhaus

As Russia expands its influence operations, the EU and its member states would benefit from integrating learnings from Eastern Europe into a proactive approach against hybrid threats.

Ukraine as a Litmus Test: Germany Must Redefine Its Role in Europe and the World

Stefan Meister

US President Donald Trump’s policy of undermining multilateralism, redefining relations with Europe, and normalizing relations with Russia is an expression of a changing world order. Against this background, Germany must redefine its role in Europe and its policies toward Russia and Eastern Europe.

Botanical garden affected by Russian shelling in Odesa ODESA, UKRAINE - MARCH 27, 2024

Bestenfalls ein Pyrrhussieg

Wie der Ukrainekrieg den Niedergang Russlands beschleunigt

Stefan Meister

Der Ukrainekrieg wirkt wie ein Pyrrhussieg für den Kreml: Während Verhandlungen Stärke suggerieren, beschleunigt der Krieg Russlands geopolitischen Abstieg. Moskau verliert Einfluss in Europa, im postsowjetischen Raum und global – und bleibt dennoch gefährlich.

Selenskyj, Starmer, Merz, Macron, Dezember 2025

Taking the Pulse: Should Europe Negotiate with Russia?

Stefan Meister

By negotiating directly with the Kremlin, the Trump administration has broken the taboo on diplomatic contacts with Russia. With Ukrainian and European security at stake, is it time for Brussels to open its own communication channel to Moscow?

Europa braucht einen Deal mit der Ukraine

Stefan Meister

Russlands Krieg gegen die Ukraine wird über gute Beziehungen zu den Machthabern verhandelt – nicht mit Diplomatie. Europa ist hilflos. Die Lehren aus dem 28-Punkte-Plan.